The Global Seven Years War, 1754–1763 by Daniel Baugh

Author:Daniel Baugh
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-317-89545-9
Publisher: Routledge

CHAPTER 11

The West Indies and North America, 1759

Upon taking office in late 1756 Pitt had doubled the size of the squadrons based at Antigua and Jamaica, each from about six ships to twelve, but his thoughts were focused on Louisbourg. When news of its conquest reached London in mid-August 1758 he immediately gave serious attention to the West Indies. The capture of Martinique might bring an early peace. In any case the island was so highly valued by the French that they would certainly be willing, when the time came, to exchange Minorca for it rather than ask for the return of Louisbourg. Although Pitt’s principal concern was Canada, the Royal Navy now had ships and sailors enough for both a Caribbean expedition and a major operation against Quebec.

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